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Family separation

Family separation

Hi it's been a tough fathers day for me second year without hearing from my adult kids after the nasty marriage breakdown and divorce involving domestic violence against me by my ex wife. I am very down because l care and think about my kids every day and l have a granddaughter that l haven't seen for 2 years also. I feel my ex wife is controlling the kids having turned them against.me .I worry about my granddaughter growing up without her grandfather because my daughter is too selfish to allow her to see me. I have never hurt anyone but l feel like l am.such a bad dad and l hate to think what crap my granddaughter is being told.It takes away meaning to my life. I doubt the situation will ever improve. Why why do people still hurt me???

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I am so deeply sorry for your loss @Leeanne1

We are all here for you, though if you need to talk to someone with more responsiveness or immediacy than the forums is able to provide, then I encourage you to reach out to Griefline or perhaps Beyond Blue.

If you need more crisis support you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Suicide Callback Service on 1300 659 467

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@Ru-bee

I just talk here ATM . I feel for my children and my father in-law . I'm scared about how things will go at the funeral

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Yeah, it's so hard to see our loved ones hurting @Leeanne1

Do you have any particular fears around the funeral that would be helpful to voice here?

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@Ru-bee

My concern is my children especially the ones that don't talk

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That's understandable, it's such a hard thing to go through @Leeanne1 do you have much family or friend around you to support both you and the children?

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@Ru-bee

My older sister is coming to the funeral with me

The children have there partners

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I'm glad to hear that you'll each have those supports, as well as each other, during this time @Leeanne1

I'll be heading off for the evening shortly, if you need to keep on talking I encourage you keep reaching out here as others are around and here to support you.

Thinking of you and your family ❤️

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@Ru-bee

Thanks

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Hi @Leeanne1 I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't image how you're feeling right now, just know that your feeling is valid. Really glad to hear you've got some family coming to support you during the funeral. We're here for you and sitting with you 💗

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@rav3n

I'm trying to stay strong , for my adult children but it's so hard .I'm still shocked and can't believe he has gone so fast .I only found out four days ago that he wouldn't have long to live

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